About Oaxaca
Oaxaca, which is the capital of the state of the same name, is located in a beautiful valley surrounded by mountains, 500 km south of México City. It has a very pleasant climate thoughout the year. This city has been nominated a "World Heritage Site" because of this magnificent architecture.
In the area there is a large number of archeological sites, which in their time were very important cities e.g. Monte Albán, Mitla. They housed civilizations that had achieved a high level of artistic development ( such as the Zapotec and the Mixtec).
Oaxaca is one of the most indigenous states of Mexico with a large and diverse indigenous population.
In the state of Oaxaca there is a large and diverse indigenous population. Even today it is possible to appreciate their beautiful handicrafts, their colorful dresses, and to listen to their native languages. All this can be seen and heard in the local markets.
The state of Oaxaca also offers you beautiful beaches, such as those at Puerto Escondido, Puerto Angel, and Huatulco.
In the state of Oaxaca there is a large and diverse indigenous population. Even today it is possible to appreciate their beautiful handicrafts, their colorful dresses, and to listen to their native languages. All this can be seen and heard in the local markets.
The state of Oaxaca also offers you beautiful beaches, such as those at Puerto Escondido, Puerto Angel, and Huatulco.
For more information about any touristic area of Oaxaca please check the Web page of the Oaxaca tourist board.
How to get to Oaxaca?
By 45 minutes plane from Mexico City: 5 äromexico/ Mexicana flights per day, 8:10 a.m./ 10:00 a.m./ 11:35 a.m./ 02:00 p.m./3:40 p.m., cost 2001 USD 300.00 U.S. - Round trip.
By bus: direct buses from Mexico City to Oaxaca through magnificent landscape
sierras. Approx. 6 -7 hours. 1st class USD 23.- (with bar and toilets) 2nd class
USD 19 .- (without bar and toilet).
Both prices for 2001 tariffs 6 busses per day.
Oaxacan Tipical Music
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Canción Mixteca (5.69 MB)
Sones Mixes (4.98 MB)
La sandunga (3.50 MB)